Fishing lure



July 28, 1931. E. s. m amm FISHING 'LURE Filed Nov. 22, 1930 Inventor A llomey rmuahl zaieel UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE This invention relates to an artificial bait which is hereinafter more explicitly referred to as a fishing lure for trollin or castifinqi,1 and especially adapted for eep '5 sea 'ng.

The inventive conception is redicated upon a simple and economical hing accessory of this classification which, in its preferred embodiment, is characterized by o an artificial hollow porous bait concealing body, an imitiation head associated therewith, complemental hooks, and other details which lend individuality of appearance to the completed product.

5 More explicitly related, the inventive idea is carried into effect through the use of a physical structure including unique and ori inal features and distinguishable from ana ogous lures in that the body ortion of the structure is of a flexible fa ric of an absorbent nature constitutin a practical container for natural bait, w eiein said body is rovided, with a filler slot to expedite g and removing of the filler,

and an associated quick separable fastener of the so-called zip type.

My primary aim is to generally improve upon rior art appurtenances of this general class B providing a practical trolling lure J indivi ualized by original features 0 construction and assembly snchlas serve to produce a novel contribution to the art, which, it is believed, will supersede similar known devicesin actual usage.

Other features and advantages will become more readily apparent from the following description and drawings.

In the drawings:

Fi re 1 is a side elevational view of a lure eveloped in accordance with the present inventive conception.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional and elevational view showing the co-ordination of mechanical details. 7

Figure 3 is a fragmentary bottom plan view.

Figure 4 is a cross sectional view just back of the head and omitting certain details for clearness.

Referring now the drawings by distinfuishing ordinals, I observe that the b0 y is generally designated by the numeral 5 and is of such shape and configuration as to represent and form an art1- ficial fish of appropriate proportions. The head is generally indicated by the numeral 6 and is of a composite variety. For example, it includes a major section 7 shaped to resemble the head of a fish and provided with artificial eyes 8. In addition, it is formed with a central passa 9 and a screw-threaded socket 10. Co-operable with this is the subordinate section 11 in the form of a clamping nut having a bored screw-threaded stem 12 tapped into the socket 10.

The bore of the nut 11 and part 7 register with each other to accommodate and permit passage of the primary leader 13 to which the fishing line (not shown) is connected. This leader 13 is rovided with a coupling ring 14 with whic the supplemental short leaders 15 and 16 are connected.

The last named leaders are provided with suitable hooks 17 and 18 respectively. The body 5 may be of appro riate absorbent fabric. In the experimental devices common lamp wicking 19 has been employed with success. This is shaped to resemble the body of a fish and has its forward end portion brought around and clamped between the nut 11 and an associated interposed retaining washer 20.

Certain portions of the meeting edges of the underside of the body are stitched together as indicated at 21 in Figure 3. That portion of the body adjacent the head is split or opened and provided with a separab e track and slide fastener generally denoted by the numeral 22. This fastener is of a conventional type and includes complemental interlockin track elements 23 to accommodate the sli e fastener 24 and its retaining element 25. This is the quick. acting or zip t e of fastener which permits quick access to had to the interior of the body for adjusting hooks and placing and removing the bait filler (not shown).

The bodg may be provided with suitable fins 26 an an appropriate flexible tail 27.

' In order that a clear appreciation of the conreadily adaptable toimitation fins.

struction and novelty may be had, attention is now invited to t e following structural features and aceom anyings advantages.

Flearible bOJWr-fiiS ad a natural and lifelike ap arance to the lure. This causes the lure. to ave a, swimming movement when drawn through the water.

aid fins may be madeof feathers, hair, cord, or other material and may be placed on the lure wherever desired.

Hollow body.-Permits leaders to becarried from the hooks to the line through the interior of the b'od and hole in the head of the lure, thus a ding to the natural a pearance of the lure. opened to receive pulped fish scrap or other bait'to add scent to the lure.

Porous b0dy.The manipulation of the flexible body by the water as the lure is trolled causes the scent to work out into, the water through the porous material of which the body is made, thus leaving a scent trial which attracts the fish.

The fishy taste of the lure induces a striking fish to continue to try to eat the lure for some time, or untilthe fish is hooked.

Veraatility.The type of body described is readily ada table to any type of head such as those 0 the various wabbling. surface baits now on the market, so that any desired movement of the lure may be obtained. Heads of either wood or metal could be used. The' cloth or other material from whichthe bod of the lure could be constructed could be formed of any color or combination of colors desired. Any desired type of hook or arran ment of hooks may be used on this type of ure.

Eflicie'rwy.-The lure can be used without bait in the porous cavity with an efiectiveness fully equal to that of the best artificial trolling lures now on the market. When filled with pulped fish flesh of a suitable kind, its efliciency is considerably increased. 'Non-whirZing.-When properly constructed this lure has little or no tendency to whirl when in motion. This is a decided advantage, because the lure has a-more lifelike appearance when,' not revolving and consequently will get more strikes. Less precautions are required to revent the line from becoming kinked an ruined.

Availability of bait-It is an easy matter to obtain the sort of fish desired and a I simple matter to cut the fish meat-and entrails into a pul for use in the lure.

Durability. amples of this lure, made of common lamp wicking and tested, showed no damage after being struck by large bar'- racudas.

The talon fastener on the under side of the lure permits access to the cavity in the porous cloth body. This fastener does not The bod is reason of the weight 0 It may be readi y;

of necessity need to be a talon fastener as other means of fastening can be readily devised. The body could be made as a sack and an attachment arranged for attachirlig the body when filled with bait to the he of the lure. In a talon fastener, the fastener should'be short and .placed forward near the head, the opening bein as small as possible, so long as it is six cient to permit proper filling of-the lure with bait.

The lure is kept upri ht in the water by the fastener, and the hooks by virtue of their arrangement underneath the lure. If. this 'weiglht should prove insufficient, additionalba ast could be placed in the head of the lure, or otherwise arranged in order to obtam thedesired ballast.- 7

One hook placed at the middle or front end of the lure will probably prove to be the most satisfactory. However, the hook arrangement is merel. incidental and the hooks {may be attac ed in any desired manner.

The head may be of any desired material. If made of wood or other soft material, it should have metal parts tofasten it together, and the washer should be of metal, with a metal tube placed in the hole to prevent damage to the head by the leader.

'I would suggest stamped sheet metal heads as being more desirable and probably cheaper to manufacture. Such construction,

without ballast, should be light enoughior a surface lure. Additional ballast could be placed in the head in order to obtain any desired weight and keep the lure upright in the water.

The washer may be made of stamped sheet metal and may be made as a part of either or both pieces of the head.

It is though that the description taken in connection with the drawin will enable a clear understanding of the invention to be had. Therefore, a more lengthy description is thought unnecessary.

While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown and described, it is to be understood that minor changes coming within the field of invention claimed maIy be resorted to if desired.

claim:

' 2. As a new product of manufacture, a fishing lure of the character described comprising a hollow body provided at one end with a head and adjacent said end w1th an 5 entrance slot to facilitate application andremoval of bait filler, and a fiuick separable fastener device connected wit said entrance slot.

3. As a new roduct of manufacture, a fishing lure of t e character described com-.

prising a hollow body provided at one'end with a head and adjacent said end with an entrance slot to facilitate application and removal ofbait filler, and a quick separable fastener device connected with said entrance slot, said head being provided with a longitudinal bore constituting a passage, a main leader extending through said bore into the interior of the body, supplemental o leaders connected with the inner end of said leader and provided with hooks having their 7 hooked end portions passing through open- .ings in said body, the connecting portions of said leaders being accessible through said entrance slots. 4. A fishing lure comprising an artificial bait including a head, line attaching means connected with said head, and a flexible natural bait container attached to said head. 5. A fishing lure comprising an artificial bait including a head, line attaching means connected with said head, and a flexible natural bait container attached to said head, said bait container being provided near said head with an entrance slot, and uick separable fastening means connecte with the edge portion of said slot.

6. fishing lure of the class described comprising an artificial head including a front section having a longitudinal bore and a counter bore screw-threaded to provide a socket, a centrally apertured nut provided with a centrally a ertured screw-threaded stem tapped into said socket and a bait container having its forward edge portion clamped between the nut and ad acent portiof: of said head. f

testimony whereo I aflix m si ature. EDISON S. 

